June 2023 Honoree
Cassandra Garbarino, RN
20 hours of labor only to be rushed into an emergency c-section, and Cassandra never left my side. She was so helpful and caring in this stressful time. When I was left by myself for the doctors to finish my c-section, she came to my side and held my hand to help keep me calm. She made the birthing experience “easy” in a situation that was not “easy.” She was also so helpful with my family and made them also feel comfortable! She was FANTASTIC!
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When I was in labor, Nurse Cassandra came in and asked me what my son's name was. Once I told her that he was named after Langston Hughes, Nurse Cassandra PERSONALLY printed out a poem from Langston Hughes and signed it along with the other nurses. When I was reaching the point of being exhausted while in labor and overwhelmed by visitors, Nurse Cassandra noticed immediately and asked everyone to leave so I could rest. When my son’s heart rate kept dropping while I was in labor, Nurse Cassandra consistently eased me of my fears. Nurse Cassandra constantly went above and beyond for me.
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When I was in labor, Nurse Cassandra came in and asked me what my son's name was. Once I told her that he was named after Langston Hughes, Nurse Cassandra PERSONALLY printed out a poem from Langston Hughes and signed it along with the other nurses. When I was reaching the point of being exhausted while in labor and overwhelmed by visitors, Nurse Cassandra noticed immediately and asked everyone to leave so I could rest. When my son’s heart rate kept dropping while I was in labor, Nurse Cassandra consistently eased me of my fears. Nurse Cassandra constantly went above and beyond for me.
Thank you, Cassandra, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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